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Ireland.
generally known throughout the Masonic Avorld , as it may also serve as an example to junior members of the Craft , to work vigorously for its welfare , and as an assurance that deserving Masons are not forgotten by their Brethren . We subjoin a copy of the Address : —
To liro . ANTHONY PERRIER , Past Master of the First Lodge of Ireland , Member of the Grand Master ' s Lodge , P . G . R . C , K . It ., tfcc . & c . We , the Worshipful Master , Wardens , Officers , and Members of the First Lodge of Ireland , view with regret your change of residence from this city . We cannot permit you to leave us without expressing our feelings of regard and esteem towards you , both as an individual aud as a member of our ancient and honourable Fraternity . Our Lodowes much to for constant and untiring exertions in its
ge you your behalf , and we hope that we may often again see you in the company of the BretM-en , and taking part in our Masonic proceedings . As a body , and individually , we wish you every happiness both here ancl hereafter ; and we trust sincerely that one who has supported the character of a Mason so well here below , will not fail to obtain his reward in the Grand Lodge above .
The Address Avas signed by the W . M . and officers of the Lodge , and Avas handsomely engrossed on parchment , and appropriately ornamented with Masonic devices . In addition to the above , several of the Brethren subscribed to a more lasting testimonial of their esteem , in the shape of a Mason ' s ti-OAvel and fork , in silver , beautifully engraved Avith the devices of the several Orders to Avhich Bro . Perrier belongstogether Avith his
, family arms , and a suitable inscription . The order for the silversmith ' s Avork Avas undertaken and most satisfactorily executed by Bro . Hackett , of Cork . On receiving the address and testimonial , Bro . Perrier returned the following reply : —
To the Worshipful MASTER , WARDENS , OFFICERS , and BRETHREN of the First Lodge of Ireland . _ WORSHIPFUL SIR AND DEAR BRETHREN , —With profound appreciation of the distinction conferred on me , I receive the Address of our time-honoured Lodge . The attributes , with which your partiality invests me , as an individual and a Mason , while sensible that they exceed my merits , I cannot without exultation observe the meed of affectionate approval you have accorded to them . Lodge , No . 1 , —wherein from my entrance into Freemasonry my steps have
been guided with fraternal indulgence , and the incentives derivable from the elevating precepts of our Order , have , I trust , been maturely engrafted in me , — must , during the period the All Wise may in mercy allot me in this life , hold its place prominently in my thoughts ; and I ardently and hopefully respond to your desire of being enabled on opportune occasions to renew my personal participation m the intercourse of our meetings . To those dear BretM-en who , by a gift combining utility , elegance , and value , have additionally marked their regard towards an absent Brother and FriendI tender my most cordial thankswith the sincere hope and belief of
, _ , their being convinced that their remembrance thus betokened will not cease to be gratefully reciprocated . Humbly imploring Divme favour may rest upon our Lodge , and bless tho career of my BretM-en , I am , Worshipful Sir , and Brethren , Your faithful Brother , London , May 10 th , 1852 . ANTHONY PERRIER .
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Ireland.
generally known throughout the Masonic Avorld , as it may also serve as an example to junior members of the Craft , to work vigorously for its welfare , and as an assurance that deserving Masons are not forgotten by their Brethren . We subjoin a copy of the Address : —
To liro . ANTHONY PERRIER , Past Master of the First Lodge of Ireland , Member of the Grand Master ' s Lodge , P . G . R . C , K . It ., tfcc . & c . We , the Worshipful Master , Wardens , Officers , and Members of the First Lodge of Ireland , view with regret your change of residence from this city . We cannot permit you to leave us without expressing our feelings of regard and esteem towards you , both as an individual aud as a member of our ancient and honourable Fraternity . Our Lodowes much to for constant and untiring exertions in its
ge you your behalf , and we hope that we may often again see you in the company of the BretM-en , and taking part in our Masonic proceedings . As a body , and individually , we wish you every happiness both here ancl hereafter ; and we trust sincerely that one who has supported the character of a Mason so well here below , will not fail to obtain his reward in the Grand Lodge above .
The Address Avas signed by the W . M . and officers of the Lodge , and Avas handsomely engrossed on parchment , and appropriately ornamented with Masonic devices . In addition to the above , several of the Brethren subscribed to a more lasting testimonial of their esteem , in the shape of a Mason ' s ti-OAvel and fork , in silver , beautifully engraved Avith the devices of the several Orders to Avhich Bro . Perrier belongstogether Avith his
, family arms , and a suitable inscription . The order for the silversmith ' s Avork Avas undertaken and most satisfactorily executed by Bro . Hackett , of Cork . On receiving the address and testimonial , Bro . Perrier returned the following reply : —
To the Worshipful MASTER , WARDENS , OFFICERS , and BRETHREN of the First Lodge of Ireland . _ WORSHIPFUL SIR AND DEAR BRETHREN , —With profound appreciation of the distinction conferred on me , I receive the Address of our time-honoured Lodge . The attributes , with which your partiality invests me , as an individual and a Mason , while sensible that they exceed my merits , I cannot without exultation observe the meed of affectionate approval you have accorded to them . Lodge , No . 1 , —wherein from my entrance into Freemasonry my steps have
been guided with fraternal indulgence , and the incentives derivable from the elevating precepts of our Order , have , I trust , been maturely engrafted in me , — must , during the period the All Wise may in mercy allot me in this life , hold its place prominently in my thoughts ; and I ardently and hopefully respond to your desire of being enabled on opportune occasions to renew my personal participation m the intercourse of our meetings . To those dear BretM-en who , by a gift combining utility , elegance , and value , have additionally marked their regard towards an absent Brother and FriendI tender my most cordial thankswith the sincere hope and belief of
, _ , their being convinced that their remembrance thus betokened will not cease to be gratefully reciprocated . Humbly imploring Divme favour may rest upon our Lodge , and bless tho career of my BretM-en , I am , Worshipful Sir , and Brethren , Your faithful Brother , London , May 10 th , 1852 . ANTHONY PERRIER .